Hospital Assistant - Optometry Clinic

Overview

This position provides patient work-up for comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry including all sub-specialty / contact lens services.

This position requires the ability to work in multiple locations in the Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom and Davis areas based on clinic need. Some Saturday shifts (08:00 am – 04:30 pm) and a scheduled weekly late night may be required. Alternating weekends work is required and schedules adjust based on clinical needs and operations.

Apply By Date: 2/1/2026 by 11:59pm

• 95% - PATIENT WORK-UP AND VISUAL ASSESSMENT
• 5% - PRE-OPERATIVE PROCEDURES

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience/training.
• Completion of the Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course, an independent study course offered by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, within three (3) months of hire.
• Experience in a similar role/function required.
• Medical and Ophthalmic History Taking: ability to interview the patient courteously, document medications and allergies, and use pain scales; legible, grammatically correct writing; knowledge of ophthalmic terms and diagnosis.
• Visual Acuity assessment using Snellen chart, near cards, Fix and Follow, Hand movements and light perception.
• Visual Fields knowledge and artifact avoidance during recording.
• Stereopsis knowledge and ability to perform Titmus stereopsis test and record findings.
• Color Vision Test knowledge and accurate recording.
• Intraocular Pressure Measurement: understanding tonometry, anterior chamber anatomy, and risk of optic nerve damage from pressure changes.
• Alignment and Motility Examination: knowledge of normal eye movement and strabismus concepts; ability to assess binocular vision in children.
• Pupillary Examination: knowledge of normal pupillary reactions.
• Lensometry: ability to read powers with A/O or Marco lensometers.
• Administration of Topical Ophthalmic Drugs: knowledge of ocular pharmacology and potential side effects.
• Contact Lens Training: ability to train soft and rigid gas permeable lenses; instruct patients on insertion, removal, and care.
• Pre-Operative Instructions: organizational skills to process pre-operative paperwork and clearly convey the process to patients.
• Corneal Topography: ability to capture topography accurately.
• OCT / OPTOS OCT: knowledge to capture good scans with acceptable signal strengths.
• Tear Care / Dry Eye Treatment: understanding of treatment and ability to assist with in-office setup and device operation.

• COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification within 12 months of hire.
• Completion of the Ophthalmic Medical Assisting course within 3 months of hire.

Welcome to the UC Davis Eye Center. Our vision is to be the world's transformational leader in collaborative vision research and in the development of cures for blinding eye disease from cornea to cortex. We will realize our vision through pioneering collaborative vision research, providing state-of-the-art eye care, and training superbly prepared ophthalmologists and vision scientists.

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.33 - $32.76
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 280
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  HOSP BLANK AST 2
• UC Job Code: 009252
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8-hour shift
• Location:
  
  Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (HSP
  098)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits and programs to help you achieve health, wellness, financial and career goals.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy and parental leave, family & medical leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in policies or collective bargaining agreement
• Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
• Continuing Education allowance and education reimbursement
• Access to professional development courses and learning opportunities
• Work Life and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including mental health services
• Supplemental insurance options including life, disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) eligible employer and student loan repayment assistance for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options including Pension and other plans

• This is a critical position and contingent upon background checks and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• Designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA; compliance with applicable policies and training requirements

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